Duggan's "Touchstone" apparently has two pages about an appeal on a breach of promise of marriage with five hundred pounds damages awarded to "Miss Ritchie" against Lieut. J. Courtney Bluett, in 1822. Bluett's appeal of Feb 1823 is said to be printed for "John Sumner, 'True Manxman Office'. 'Octavo'. Pp. 96".
As I'm tracing the Ritchie family, I would be thrilled at any advice on obtaining copies of these, or further information.
Also, the IOM Family History Soc Journal, Vol 12,1990 mentions "Ritchie, Mary" in a photo, from 1867 on the steps of Kentraugh House and asks for information. Can I help?
Thanks in anticipation! Jeanene (Ritchie) Howard